Area Oki Islands Nicola Jones Have you ever heard of Shimane Prefecture? Probably not…That’s what most people say, not just travelers from overseas, but pe...
Beauty & Spa BEE Charity Bicycle Expedition J Muzacz 2012 BEE Japan Ride finishes in Yakushima at Jomon Sugi!
Culture Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion Kyoto Abby Rodriguez Gingaku-ji lies at the foot of the Eastern Mountain (Higashiyama). It's founder, Ashigaka Yoshimasa intended to spend most o...
Culture Gujo Hachiman Castle Yuka Takada Perched on a mountain overlooking Gujo City, Gujo-Hachiman Castle has been called the most beautiful mountain castle in Japan
Accommodation B & B Café Hongu Alena Eckelmann Across the road from the Hongu Grand Shrine, the modern B & B Café Hongu is a convenient choice for anyone who wants to stay ...
Activities Kitte Marunouchi Takane Shoji Resurrected in its original red-brick style, the historic Tokyo Station is a reminder that the past still lives vividly in th...
Culture Ritsurin-koen Peter Sidell In Takamatsu in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, Ritsurin-koen is the country's largest gardens, and also one of its most beautiful.
Culture Mitaki Temple Paul Walsh This mountainside temple is one of Hiroshima hidden gems; a truly enchanted place in which to recharge one's batteries.
Beauty & Spa Yukoro Onsen Katou Phoenix A trip to Yukoro Onsen in Niseko, Hokkaido, the most inexpensive onsen within walking distance of the ski hill.
Culture Yokohama's NYK Maritme Museum Yumi Imai If you asked me: “Which building in Yokohama is the best?” I would answer: ”The NYK Maritime Museum”.
